100 Amazing Uses Of Coconut Oil

What is Special About Coconut Oil?

Coconut oil is derived from coconut. The coconut is known for its versatility as different parts of it is used for different nice products. The water of this fruit is often ingested to neutralize poison effect. Its fronds are useful for creating brooms, thatches for roofs, and materials for chairs and tables. The shell is used to make artistic decorations, and when in powder state can be used as dish washer. The inner flesh is used to make candies, coconut juice, cream, soap and oil which in turn is used for so many other things.

Coconut oil is edible and is also be used on the body and hair. It is usually extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts. It is rich in vitamins and has high content of saturated fat. The oil does not oxidize easily and has a shelve life of up to six months at 24 °C. Coconut oil has good fragrance and gives a natural touch when used. Here are a lot of awesome things that this oil can be used for.

100 Amazing Uses Of Coconut Oil

1. To dilute essential oils for use on skin.
2. A tablespoon melted into a cup of warm tea can help sooth a sore throat.
3. To help sooth the itch of chicken pox or poison ivy.
4. It increases absorption of calcium and magnesium.
5. Helps remineralize teeth when ingested.
6. To prevent stretch marks even during pregnancy.
7. The beneficial fats in coconut oil helps reduce anxiety and depression.
8. Natural deodorant.
9. By itself or with baking soda as a naturally whitening toothpaste.
10.  Used externally on pets struggling with skin diseases.
11. Can relieve the pain of hemorrhoids when used regularly.
12. To support healthy thyroid functions.
13. To help increase sun tolerance and avoid sunburn.
14. It is used as a naturally SPF 4 sunscreen.
15. As a sensational massage oil.
16. It’s high Lauric acid and MCFA content helps boost metabolism.
17. Helps get rid of frizz: a tiny dab rubbed on your hands and then through hair will do.
18. In homemade soap for laundry.
19. Regular ingestion of coconut oil can help prevent or reverse Alzheimers disease.
20. With apple cider vinegar as a natural treatment for lice that actually works
21. In natural Homemade Sunscreen.
22. In healthy brain boosting snack for kids like Coconut Clusters, chips and candies.
23. In a filling and energy boosting Brain Power Smoothie.
24. To help alleviate allergy symptoms: rub coconut oil on the inside of your nose to manage allergies.
25. Used in place of Lanolin cream on nursing nipples to sooth irritation.
26. Can help sooth psoriasis or eczema.
27. In coconut based grain free granola.
28. Can help reduce appearance of varicose veins.
29. Is an immediate source of energy when taken the one that isn’t stored as fat.
30. As a natural personal lubricant that won’t disturb vaginal flora.
31. As a natural shave cream and after shave lotion.
32. When used consistently on skin it can help get rid of cellulite.
33. To season cast iron skillets.
34. It’s anti-inflammatory properties can help lessen arthritis.
35. Helps reduce the itch of mosquito bites.
36. Can help resolve acne when used regularly.
37. Stimulates hair growth when rubbed into scalp daily.
38. Help speed ear infection healing especially in children.
39. In clay and charcoal soothing soap.
40. To soften and condition real leather.
41. A great tanning oil.
42. Mixed with salt to remove dry skin on feet, and cracked heels.
43. Can help speed weight loss when consumed daily.
44. Can help improve sleep when taken daily.
45. Can boost circulation and help those who often feel cold.
46. On cuticles to help nails grow.
47. Rub into elbows daily to help alleviate dry, peeling elbows.
48. When rubbed on skin it helps avoid chlorine exposure during swimming.
49. Internally during pregnancy to help provide baby necessary fats for development, especially when taken with Fermented Cod Liver Oil.
50. With other oils as part of an oil cleansing regimen for beautiful skin.
51. Whipped with shea butter for a soothing body balm.
52. Naturally clears up sore throat.
53. Ingesting coconut oil daily can increase mental alertness.
54. In coconut oil pulling chews.
55. In homemade vapor rub.
56. In homemade peppermint lip balm.
57. In magnesium body butter.
58. In coconut oil dog treats.
59. As a completely natural baby lotion.
60. On hands after doing dishes to avoid dry skin.
61. Mixed with catnip, rosemary, or mint essential oils as a natural bug repellent.
62. As an anti-aging facial moisturizer.
63. Use to make coconut cream concentrate for a brain boosting snack.
64. Can be used internally and externally to speed recovery from UTIs.
65. When taken regularly, it can boost hormone production.
66. Used by movie theatre chains to pop popcorn.
67. To reduce scars.
68. To treat hair lice.
69. To treat Parkinson’s disease.
70. To increase milk supply and nutrients in nursing mothers: take 3-4 tablespoons a day alongside Vitamin D.
71. In homemade shampoo bars.
72. Its a great cooking oil with a high smoke point.
73. Used as a dairy free replacement to butter when baking.
74. Added to foods or drinks daily for energy.
75. As a coffee creamer when emulsified into coffee.
76. As a basic lotion on the skin.
77. Used as a natural treatment for hair loss.
78. In homemade lotion bars for soft, smooth skin.
79. In homemade deodorant or deodorant bars.
80. As an eye-makeup remover.
81. As a cloth diaper safe diaper cream for babies.
82. used to produce remineralizing Toothpaste.
83. To lighten age spots when rubbed directly on the skin.
84. Used in homemade lotion recipes.
85. To get rid of cradle cap on baby: massage into the head, leave on for a few minutes and gently rinse with a warm wash cloth.
86. Good to kill yeast or yeast infections. Soak a tampon in it and insert the tampon for a few hours.
87. For an all-day energy boost: mix a tablespoon of coconut oil with a tablespoon of varicose veins. NOTE: DO NOT take this at night.
88. Can help improve insulin levels.
89. Helps to improve gum health when a drop of coconut oil mixed with a drop of oregano oil is applied.
90. Can help improve cholesterol ratios.
91. Helps speed recovery from cold or flu: blend a tablespoon into hot tea.
92. In Homemade Natural Bug-Off Lotion Bars.
93. As a replacement for vegetable oils in any recipe.
94. When mixed with sugar makes a smoothing body scrub.
95. Rubbed on lips as a natural chap stick.
96. Helps heal skin faster after injury or infection.
97. Directly on the perineum to help heal after birth.
98. As an incredibly intensive natural conditioner- Rub into dry hair, put a shower cap on and leave for several hours.
99. In homemade slow cooker soap.
100. To prevent or stop nose bleeding.
101. To manage osteoporosis.